Irene T. (Silvia) Blackwelder, 89, of Lebanon, formerly of Anderson, died January 21, 2016 at Signature Healthcare at Parkwood after an extended illness.
Irene was born February 12, 1926 in Fall River, Massachusetts to Manuel T. Silvia and Mary Perry.
She was a homemaker.
She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and attended St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was a member of Daughters of Isabelle and Women's Club of St. Mary's Church. She enjoyed Bingo and socializing.
She is survived her daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy (Jack) Nolen of Alexandria, LA and Gail (Michael) Scholz of Lebanon; 5 grandchildren, Melissa Koomler of Anderson, Miles Koomler of Indianapolis, Louissa (Craig) Jasper of Colorado, Sarah (Brandon) Atkins and Jack Nolen III all of
Louisiana; 3 great-grandchildren, Neveah Miller, Tre' Miller, and Amari Koomler; Godson, Phillip Ford (Justin Miller) of Lebanon.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 62 years, Bobby Blackwelder who died June 4, 2011; a sister, Gilda Corriea and a brother, Manuel Silvia.
Mass of Christian burial will be 1 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016 at Saint Mary's Catholic Church, 1115 Pearl Street; Anderson, with Monsignor Robert L. Sell, III officiating. Burial will follow at East Maplewood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. at the church. A rosary service will be at 11:30am.
Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service handled the funeral arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given to Saint Mary's Catholic Church or St. Joseph's Catholic Church.